Lisbon
100 km²
Paris
105 km²
Portugal
France
Area Comparison
Lisbon is 1.1x smaller than Paris
Population Comparison
Lisbon has 3.9x fewer people than Paris
Yes — Paris is 1.1x larger than Lisbon by area. Paris spans 105 km² (41 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 5 km².
To put Lisbon's size in perspective, its area of 100 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Paris at 105 km² is about 1.2x smaller than San Francisco.
In more relatable units, Lisbon's 100 km² is about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 29 times the area of Central Park. Paris, by comparison, equals about 15,000 American football fields, 52 times the area of Monaco, or 31 times the area of Central Park.
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.
Known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon covers 100 km² with a population of 0.6 million. The city was founded around 1200 BC. Lisbon is known for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Lisbon Metro.
Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), and a metropolitan population of 13.2 million as of January 2026. Located on the river Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU).
Also known as "City of Light", Paris has an area of 105 km² and is home to 2.2 million people. The city dates back to 250 BC. Visitors come for Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Paris Métro.
Paris packs 2.04 million people into just 105 km2, giving it one of the highest urban densities in Europe.
Looking beyond city limits, the Paris metropolitan area covers 17,174 km², which is 5.7x larger than greater Lisbon at 3,015 km². The Paris metro area is also more populous, with 12.3 million people compared to 2.9 million.
Lisbon has a population density of 5,500 people per km² — a densely populated city. Paris, with 20,571 people per km², is one of the most densely packed urban areas on Earth. Paris is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
Both cities are in Europe, but they represent different national approaches to urban development. Lisbon (Portugal) and Paris (France) offer a fascinating regional contrast.
Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate while Paris experiences oceanic conditions.
Density Gap
Paris is 3.7x more densely populated
History
Lisbon is ~950 years older
Lisbon covers 100 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Zurich (88 km²), or Vancouver (115 km²).
Paris covers 105 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), San Francisco (121 km²), or Copenhagen (91 km²).
The straight-line distance from Lisbon to Paris is 1,453 km (903 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~2h 13m.
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